Adjunct Faculty - Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

State of Virginia•Dumfries, VA

60d

About The Position

Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in the designated discipline/field of study to students from a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. Teaching may include a variety of formats: face to face, remote, and online. Adjunct faculty are employed to teach up to 12 credit hours in the fall and spring semester and/or up to 8 credit hours during summer session. Teaching load is based on student enrollment and staffing needs. The adjunct faculty contract contains no expectation or guarantee of continued employment.

Requirements

Ability to demonstrate HVACR theory and practical application
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent analytical skills
Excellent oral/written communication skills
The ability to relate basic principles to students
Ability to use instructional technology
Ability to present course material in a manner commensurate with students' level of learning.
Associate's degree in the teaching field with demonstrated competencies OR appropriately related education and/or occupational certifications combined with substantial related experience in the occupational field.
Qualifying academic degrees and coursework must be awarded by and/or completed with a regionally accredited institution.
A minimum of two years of full-time, related occupational experience. Part-time occupational experience will be converted to its full-time equivalent.
Additional experience beyond the minimum is required for those applicants/candidates that do not possess a minimum of an associate's degree in the teaching field.
Valid Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Universal Certification (EPA 40 CFR of Section 608)
Must reside in the (DC, VA, MD) DMV area.

Nice To Haves

Master HVAC license
10 years field experience
Prior experience teaching in higher education
Experience teaching in classroom, hybrid, and online formats.
Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working and learning environment.
Experience teaching students from diverse language backgrounds and varying levels of proficiency.

Responsibilities

Teach specific classes in the designated discipline.
Develop course syllabi and instructional materials.
Maintain records, assign grades, and assess student progress.
Adhere to policies, procedures, and regulations of NOVA and the VCCS.
Maintain current competence in the particular discipline or field of specialization.

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